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YY03 YJK

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,410 mi
Last recorded63,410 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 YJK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 63,410 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 63,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,879 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,194 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 54,191 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 47,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 40,918 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 40,918 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osf wiper blade split slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2007 28,283 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 28,283 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 26,820 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 26,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 20,377 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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YY03 YJK is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 57,033 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY03 YJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YY03 YJK registered?

YY03 YJK is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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